Author: Charlotte

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 10 oz plant-based sausage, sliced (optional) 1 large yellow onion (about 2 cups), small dice 1 green bell pepper (about 1 1/2 cups), small dice 3 ribs celery (about 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 (6-inch/15 cm) pita breads (about 150 g), cut into bite-size triangles 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for pita) + 5 tbsp for dressing 2.5 tsp ground sumac, divided 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 2 large eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g), sliced 1/2 inch thick 1.5 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch 10…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer, cut into 1.5 cm cubes 1 cup (140 g) green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee 2 medium onions (about 250 g), finely chopped 3…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (9-inch tortilla) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8–1/4 inch 2 medium yellow onions (about 500 g), thinly sliced 6 large eggs 1 cup + 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tbsp grated ginger + 1 tbsp minced garlic…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) split red lentils 2 large yellow onions, finely minced (about 3 cups/450 g) 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 1/2 tbsp berbere spice…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (16–20 idlis, about 4 cups sambar, 1 cup chutney) Prep Time: 35 minutes active (plus 14–20 hours soak/ferment) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 15–21 hours Quick Ingredients Idli batter: Idli rice 2 cups (400 g), whole urad dal 3/4 cup (150 g), fenugreek seeds 1 tsp, poha…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti) 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred) 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp toasted…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 bowls) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice (makes about 3 cups cooked) 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced 4–6 Thai bird’s eye…